Easy implementation of hybrid machine applications
exOS offers numerous integrated functions that make it easier to implement hybrid machine applications with a combination of machine control and Linux code.
The integrated functions are executed symmetrically in Automation Runtime and Linux. exOS uses technology and tools from the B&R system and integrates the Linux application into the B&R engineering environment. All the freedom of Linux remains. B&R Linux with driver support is available as a base system. B&R Hypervisor can optionally be used for hardware-integrated configurations.
Central project management in Automation Studio
- Import Linux code into Automation Studio as exOS package
- Easy configuration of Linux parameters
- Uniform management of control and Linux code
Transfer and install Linux code effortlessly
- Linux code transferred from Automation Studio to controller and executed automatically
- Linux code installed and updated automatically
Configurable execution
- Automation Runtime can control execution of Linux code (e.g. start automatically after installation)
Extensive diagnostic possibilities
- Comprehensive diagnostics during installation and execution
- Seamless error logging in B&R system
High-performance data exchange
- Easy, buffered process data communication between controller and Linux
- Consistent transmission in microsecond range
Synchronized execution of applications
- Timestamped process data via NetTime mechanism for consistent timing of data with microsecond precision (e.g. servo axis position setpoints)
- Consistent timing basis
Simple and efficient maintenance
- Hardware replacement without reprogramming
- Out-of-the-box solution
- Defined machine status after hardware exchange
- Automatic transfer, installation and initialization for minimum downtime